apologies for raising this hoary old subject and if it has been discussed before, but I would just like to know what members views are on using a semi synthetic oil in an early commando? kind regards
Oh go on, every motorcycle…
Oh go on, every motorcycle forum loves an oil thread, ð .... someone won't be able to resist!
oh dear, it was a tentativ…
oh dear, it was a tentative question, I have searched it now, 733 comments take 'til christmas to read 'em all, My mate runs a DBD 34 on fully synthetic so we shall see, .kind regards
oh I won't try and edit m…
oh I won't try and edit my posting it never seems to work for me just make another, the W/ng I have the p/o ran on diesel detergent oil so I have continued this practic, bloody minefield seems to me. kind regards
Certainly a minefield and…
Certainly a minefield and Commando owners even have discussions about how long the dip stick should be....
About five foot ten
About five foot ten
Previously david_evans wro…
Previously david_evans wrote:
About five foot ten
I am using a floating one so that the oil is always at the correct level.
To answer the original que…
To answer the original question.
Why would you NOT use modern technology when it is available.
I have been using http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-3908-silkolene-super-4-20w-50-semi-synthetic-4-stroke-oil.aspx
for a few years now. Not noticed any difference to the old 'Classic' 20-50 but what would you expect.
Tony
you are lucky chaps, I doe…
you are lucky chaps, I doesn't have a dipstick, well not on the bike anyway, what I do have is a strip of opaque plastic pipe to the frontal rear of the tank which would appear to be as much good as a one legged man at an ass kicking contest!. kind regards
I guess you have a fastbac…
I guess you have a fastback tank with the sightglass to check the level, as you say as much use as a chocolate fireguard. I soft soldered mine shut years ago. If you could find a good way to seal a glass tube in place that was tough enough to withstand the rigours of the situation then the sightglass would work I suppose.
Chocolate fireguards are f…
Chocolate fireguards are fine. You just have to eat them quickly. Even chocolate spanners have their uses.
Attachments chocolate-tools-2-jpgHope they are Shelley's?
Hope they are Shelley's?
Off-topic, but your pic br…
Off-topic, but your pic brought on an amazing twinge of nostalgia for the Big 4 I had back in the early 70s
Previously richard_payne wrote:
Chocolate fireguards are fine. You just have to eat them quickly. Even chocolate spanners have their uses.
Richard. This is a huge subject, which has been covered pretty exhaustively on these pages before. Can I suggest you use the search box to look up previous posts, rather than attempt to go through it all again?